I had a wonderful trip to Santa Fe and the Interweave Beadfest. I even caught a few snowflakes on my tongue one day. We were walking from one hotel to the other and all of a sudden there was a huge snow storm.
It was so much fun to meet the instructors, authors and artists that I've interacted with for many years via the web and books. I took a wonderful workshop from Tracy Stanley - Cold Connections. It was really exciting to learn different techniques of texturing metals and combining them with several different kinds of riveting to create a fabulous bracelet. She is a delight to spend time with and a wonderful instructor. Check out her website to learn more about her
The first picture is of Tracy, me and a new friend of mine. When we were getting settled at our tables before class started, we discovered that we were from the same town, Green Valley, Arizona. It is still small enough that we probably should have know each other before now. We are both active in the same metalsmithing and lapidary classes so go figure why we hadn't met before now. Anyway, we will be having some fun together now. The picture of the bracelet is of one of Tracy's examples because we didn't finish ours by the end of the class. It is a lot of work to put one of these together - guess that's why Tracy told us that they sell for $420.00!! If you're interested, I'll work you a killer deal though":>}
This is a picture of Susan signing my book. What a fun time.
I was able to visit my brother and sister-in-law while attending the conference too. They live about 20 miles from Santa Fe so it was great to be able to B & B with them. Thanks so much Jerry and Sandy. I hope I can return the favor this summer up in the White Mountains of Pinetop. Of course the visit wouldn't have been complete without several shopping trips - something my sister-in-law and I have down to a science:>} She had several vintage pieces of jewelry that we (she) re-worked and a good time was had by all. My brother was happy because he was in complete control of the remote and could watch anything he wanted for an entire week........
I guess I've rambled long enough so I will sign off for now. Happy spring to everyone and have a great week. I'd love to hear from you so if you read my blog please let me know what you think of it.
I guess I've rambled long enough so I will sign off for now. Happy spring to everyone and have a great week. I'd love to hear from you so if you read my blog please let me know what you think of it.
Sally it all sounds like a really really good time, full of brain food and good food, retail fun (good for you for doing your part in stimulating the economy!) Is that a pic of you with your tongue out? I need to look closer :O
ReplyDeleteI become so antsy in classes I need to move around, it's hard to focus I just want to dive in! Sounds like you got to dive right in too! Very cool bracelet!!! (I'm hoping when I hit post I won't get booted)!
Yay it worked!!! :P
ReplyDeleteI am so jealous...I would love to have been there and it looks like you had a great time.
ReplyDeleteThanks C - Yes that is me with my tongue out catching snow flakes - being crazy like Lisa??? We don't get much snow here in the desert so I was excited:>}
ReplyDeleteSassy - thanks so much for visiting my site and yes, it was a BLAST and I plan to attend again next year.
Thanks all for your comments, it's nice to see someone checking my blog.
Thanks for the visit! I can't wait for next year myself~Santa Fe was wonderful. Your class with Tracy looks like it was alot of fun!
ReplyDeleteKeep in touch.